Emily Francis
Emily (she/her) PhD candidate with a research focus on human dimensions of natural resources, specifically related to prioritizing Tribal Nations involvement in planning and decision making to solutions of “wicked problems”. Her research with APCAW started with ash seed collection and the need to develop a document for non-researchers to take part in the effort to save seeds. Francis also spearheaded a survey on private landowners’ knowledge and involvement in saving ash on their properties against emerald ash borer (EAB). Her final research project brings together the network of people and organizations working to save ash against EAB in Maine and beyond through a social networking analysis (SNA) accompanied by knowledge-sharing with basket makers.
Email: emily.t.francis@maine.edu